You and Me...Two Of A Kind

addicted...

2008-08-24T03:56:15Z

Ok so I'm reading "Twilight" by Stephanie Meyer and and I can't put it down. I'm a little over halfway through and I want to read the second as soon as I'm done. So what do I do? I go on Amazon and order not only the second book, but the third and fourth as well! I just wanted some videos on the movie website....I CANNOT wait til the movie comes out! I've seen two dates either Nov 12 or Dec 12. Shit I just realized I'll be in Greece if it comes out in November! Guess I'll have to wait till I get back to see it lol.

I'm just mad I waited so long to read these books. I guess what put me off for as long was it was a Young Adult book. Well so is Harry Potter and I've read those!

Back to the book!

because i know i'm a nerd...

2008-08-23T03:56:55Z

Doctors Appointments and Fangirling

2008-08-19T03:04:47Z

I had both clinic check ups today. I met my new cancer doctor, who also treated my mom's breast cancer. The doctor at Loyola was just rude when we called to set up my appointment, so I decided that's it, I want to change doctors. I like him for the most part. I go again in one to two years. But I mostly got a refresher in human reproductivity lol. I guess it's because I'm 30 now and even though I don't have a husband or boyfriend and am NOT looking to get pregnant, the time is getting close to answering the question....can I even GET pregnant when I want to? My doctor said that young woman who were treated for leukemia with chemo around my age can have fertility problems later...about 40-50 percent don't ovulate after they receive treatment. I remember my period went away for a few months when I started treatment. And lately they've been regular. i can count out the days and get my period within 2-3 days, give or take. The fact that I may not even be ovulating scared the crap outta me. I mean I knew given what I've been through, having a baby might be difficult for me. I know I'd be high risk. But not being able to conceive at all...

So when I got home after my long day, I searched out and found something that gave me great relief. I even broke down and cried I was so happy to be pretty sure my body was releasing eggs during my cycle. It will be too much info than anyone wants to know about me. But I found an article about cervical fluid and how it relates to a woman's cycle. Here It Is. Let's just say...I have that during my cycle. I was actually searching to find out more about the body temperature thing, but found that article. I feel better just knowing that I'm most likely normal that way and the chemo didn't stop the ovulation process completely.

I also saw my hip doctor at Loyola. Good news there. I'm still ok. Some wear in the right hip liner. He wants me to come back in a year. Which I didn't argue with. I asked about ballpark how many years before I have to have surgery to replace the liners. He said within five years. So that's pretty much in line with what was said originally of 10-20. It's been 12 already and I'm still going strong.

And my fangirling of the day....Michael Phelps of course! Who ISN'T in love with this guy?! I watching him on the "Today" show this morning. He's kind of a nerd, but I'm a nerd too lol. I think the whole country is in love with Michael! I saw the girls on TV...marry me Michael...my olympic dream...kiss Michael Phelps, one world one kiss. I actually liked that one lol! I was like why didn't I think of that?! The guy breaks records, makes history and seems to be the same guy he always was. That's awesome. So yeah right now he's my crush. Move over AJ McLean lol! Plus he's tall...I've always had a thing for tall guys.

Well, I better get to bed soon. It was nice to have the day off, but it's back to work tomorrow. What's really cool is I have the weekend off, so it's a four day work week for me!

Dude...

2008-08-16T03:15:08Z

ONE ONE HUNDREDTHS OF A SECOND!!!!!!!!! Michael Phelps has tied with Mark Spitz for SEVEN gold metals in a single Olympic games!

Holy Shit!

Watching it I was like go go GO! I wasn't sure if he'd make it....even his mom in the stands thought he'd get silver. But when he won....it was so sweet...his mom was shocked and she had to sit down! It was so sweet and cute!

Me so happy for him! I'm so looking forward to tomorrow's relay!

nerdygirl @ 2008-08-10T22:52:00

2008-08-11T03:58:11Z

Holy crap! That Men's Relay was AMAZING!!!!!!! GO USA! Michael's hopes are still alive!

And the French had to trash talk too....hahahahahahha!

I'm turning into such an Olympics dork lol. It's all I've been watching this weekend.

Wow....it's all I can say.

A heartbreak for Katie Hoff though. She lost her first gold to England....she almost had it, but was beaten at the last second. She got silver though.

Update On My Week

2008-08-10T04:45:28Z

Mostly work. Haha. I've been working on my website most nights and I should have it done this weekend...yay! I worked this morning and it was pretty slow. Then went home, worked my abs out (it's been awhile so they hurt for a couple days lol!). My sister and her husband looked at houses this afternoon, so I helped watch the crazy boy. I gave him a bath and got soaked. He loves the splashing! And I just had to wear a white shirt. He was very affectionate today and I got a hug when he woke up from his nap and I got a kiss!

I came home and took a shower, then called Jen to see if she wanted me to come back. We wanted to watch "The Original Kings of Comedy" in honor of Bernie Mac, but she didn't call back. She was pretty out of it.

So I've spent the rest of the evening working on the last few files of my site and watching prime time Olympic coverage. So happy for Michael Phelps! I hope he get his gold metals! I'm hoping Chicago gets the 2016 games. If we do, I so want to go to something. Swimming or gymasatics. Opening ceremonies. My favorite part is the parade of nations. I tear up watching the USA team go through. I also got teary when China came in. I was thinking how awesome it would if it was the USA team in Chicago.

I got my order from Amazon today. I got a DVD with fun stuff like a fireplace and fish tank lol. I ordered a travel book on Greece (very good info so far) and "Twilight". I've seen this book on goodreads and paperbackswap and I'd like to read it before the movie comes out. Because I know I'm going to want to see it. Everyone seems to rave about it. It's probably going to be the new "Harry Potter" craze.

I'm starting to spend more money on clothes and stuff. Got new underwear, bought new stuff at Old Navy, ordered a swimsuit from Target.com. I've got some capri pants on my list for my Wal-Mart trip tomorrow and I'd like to get some new shoes. I already found what I want from Sketchers.

Plus I just paid the final amount...the dreaded fuel surcharge. Let's just say I wish it was a payday week. I'm broke as a joke (or feel like it). But I'm going to Greece!

A Meme From LJ

2008-08-04T03:22:04Z

1. What time did you get up this morning?
About 7:30 am

2. Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds! Gimme a rock!

3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Mamma Mia!

4. What is your favourite TV show?
Right now...keeping up with "Days Of Our Lives". Just watched the season finale of BBC's "Robin Hood"...that was good. Oh and I'm DVRing PBS's Masterpiece Theater for BBC's Jane Austen series! Yaya!

5. What do you usually have for breakfast?
A Slim Fast shake

6. What is your middle name?
Lynn

7. What food do you dislike?
Green veggies

8. What is your favourite CD at the moment?
Mamma Mia! Soundtrack, anything Backstreet Boys and mix CDs I make from songs off iTunes.

9. What kind of car/truck do you drive?
05 Ford Focus Hatchback in Blue! My Baby!

10. What characteristic do you despise in people?
Dishonesty

11. Favourite clothing?
Anything comfortable

12. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation where would it be?
I'm going there in November. Stay tuned for pics!

13. Favourite brand of clothing?
How about fav store? Old Navy

14. Where would you retire to?
a beach house.

15. Most memorable birthday?
my 30th. or my 12th....my first concert lol

16. Favourite sport to watch?
football....GO BEARS!

17. What does the last text message you received say?
I dunno

18. Person you expect to complete this first?
Again I dunno.

19. When is your birthday?
December 2nd

20. Are you a morning person or a night person?
More of a night person

21. What is your shoe size?
Depends on the shoe....7-7 1/2

22. Favourite Pets?
Cats.

23. Exciting news you'd like to share with us?
Nothing exciting with me.

24. What did you want to be when you were little?
I dunno...a teacher?

25. What is your favourite candy?
M&Ms

26. What is your favourite flower?
I guess a rose

27. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to?
November 6th....when I leave for Greece

28. What is your full name?
Kristy Lynn Redden.

29. What are you listening to right now?
the news on channel 5

30. What was the last thing you ate?
ben and jerry's magic brownies ice cream i found at target!

31. Do you wish on stars?
i have before

32. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
green

33. How is the weather right now?
i guess it's ok....i've got windows open

34. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
jenny....she called me on accident lol

35.What is your favourite soft drink?
mountain dew

36.Favorite restaurant?
ruby tuesdays or olive garden

37.Colour of your hair?
dark brown

38. What was your favourite toy as a child?
barbies

40. Hugs or kisses?
hugs

41.Chocolate or Vanilla?
chocolate! you got some?!

42.Do you want your friends to email you back?
That's the general idea when you write someone, you'd like a reply back.

43.What is under your bed?
VHS tapes I can't watch.

44. What did you do last night?
ummmmm. nothing memorable apparently lol

45. What are you afraid of?
failure

46. How many keys on your key ring?
more than a few

47. How many years at your current job?
3 in september

48. Favourite day of the week?
weekends.

49. How many towns have you lived in?
two

50. Do you make friends easily?
yes and no. i'm friendly enough, but it takes me awhile to warm up to people, enough to open up.

New Layout!

2008-08-03T03:04:21Z

Yay I changed my layout! Was in a Lost mood. I haven't worked on my site, but I have been adding more Lost icons here. I'm over 300 of 5000 now! LOL.

I spend my Saturday cleaning and went to look at an apartment. It was basically a hole. LOL! But I think I had to look just to appreciate what I have now. Call me crazy but I like the process of moving. I have the urge, but it'll be hard to find a nice place that I can afford. I have it pretty good here though. Would love to have central AC and HD dish (which I might get through Dish Network....maybe after my vacation).

Blah...have nothing else to say. Maybe I'll add more icons....maybe I'll play on the Wii. I'm not sure yet.

nerdygirl @ 2008-08-01T22:54:00

2008-08-02T04:06:55Z

It's August now. Three months and I'll be in Greece! Today was long but it's over now. Work wasn't too busy and time went by slowly. I got groceries after work. I didn't need much this week. I've been doing so well, eating better that I treated myself to Mountian Dew and Doritoes. Being that I don't drink the Dew much anymore, the caffeine will keep my up for awhile. But it's so good!

I finally put my movie posters up. They look good! Tomorrow I plan on cleaning. Sunday I think a beauty day, do my nails and toes. Haha...I'm such a girlie girl.

I have only one more story to reformat, than Under The Sheets will be done! Then I'm going to start working on the Fan Fic Links.

I'm thinking about redoing the layout here. Maybe I'll do that tonight since I have the caffeine in me!

Chirp, Chirp

2008-07-31T02:56:01Z

Yep, that's what it is. I can hear crickets, it's so quiet around here. The other night it was S. Then J. Emailed J most of the day yesterday. We both had internet connection issues last night and he didn't get back on. I even had trouble getting back on. I emailed him this morning and he hasn't been on all day.

I hate that he makes me feel close to him, then disappears for weeks or months. By just one day I'm back again. I've invited him to come see me, maybe next weekend. He's not fighting me on it, which is kinda weird. I tried to get him to call, leave me a message, but still can't get him to budge on that. But I think we're both ready to meet. I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much. But I think it's half way too late for that.

I'm tired. Just waiting for my laundry to get dry, then I'm probably going to go to bed.

I've been listening to the Mamma Mia! Soundtrack since I saw the movie. I love the song "Lay All Your Love On Me".

nerdygirl @ 2008-07-28T22:52:00

2008-07-29T04:07:07Z

Holy shit balls! People are coming out of the woodwork! Yesterday it was S. And we talked while I was at work too. I was on AIM on my phone hahah! Then tonight I was working on my site, and a girl I host (ed) IMed me. THEN.......J imed me. After months and months of him not being anywhere. I admit, my heart beat faster and I was both happy he was on and pissed with him for just saying "Hi" like we've been talking this whole time. Mother EFFER!!!! I hate how he can do this to me.

This reaction to J....makes me think that he's the closest thing to the love of my life I've got. And it's crazy because I've never met him in person. He can make me smile, yet piss me off in the same sentence. I never know if I should yell at him or jump his bones....as much as I can online lol.

But S has something going too. Big plus is that he's local. I pass his house every day. I think he could be coming around. And we don't have the complicated history that J and I do.

But even if I was with someone, and I have the chance to meet J, I would. And have the most mind blowing sex in the history of sex! LOL.

He just drives me insane. I need help. Or really good sex.

Magic 8 Ball Strikes Again

2008-07-28T12:58:35Z

So yesterday a guy I went out with twice three years ago IMed me. I was surprised because it's been awhile as in months since we've talked. He did bring up sex, which was no surprise. He did say some interesting things like if we hooked up he'd make love to me not just have sex with me. I'd like to believe that, since this guy was attractive to me three years ago and I thought I could have something special with him. But a part of me wonders if he's saying what he knows I want to hear. He knows I want a relationship, not just an eff buddy.

I guess bottom line, I still like him and would like to get to know him better. I'm getting idea he likes me too, just doesn't want to put it all out there yet. I guess we both have trust issues.

Anywho...saw "Mamma Mia!" yesterday. Funny movie! And the music was great! Now I just want to see "The Dark Knight".

nerdygirl @ 2008-07-14T21:43:00

2008-07-15T02:53:32Z

Yay didn't have to open today! It felt so good NOT to get up at 5:30am. I was all set to work on the website this afternoon, but FTP wasn't working. I had to email our server people and they updated the site. I was disappointed. I really wanted to do it! After I got out of drive up tonight, I got back on the web computer and got the FTP set up again. IT had to reinstall it for me and we switched servers, so new FTP info. Bottom line...it works now.

I've been working on my personal sites. I'm still working on Under The Sheets. I want to work on the about me page on the personal domain, but I hate writing those long in detail about me profiles. I'm just not in the mood tonight. No one wants to read it anyway lol. But it's my place and I'll do what I want! Plus I still haven't done that in my profile here, so once I get it done on nerdy-girl.net I'll just be directing you to a link haha!

I'm tired. I think it's time to brush my teeth and hit the hay.

Oh yeah...I got the free iPhone download...version 2.0. I'm addicted to the Apps store! The free ones anyway! I put AIM, MySpace, iPint, flashlight, Light Saber all on the iPhone. It's fun!

nerdygirl @ 2008-07-09T21:48:00

2008-07-10T02:55:01Z

This opening stuff is getting old! Now I like opening at work because I get to leave early. But the actual getting up early is for the birds! I'm over it already! LOL. Just a few more days, then it goes back to regular schedule.

Like last night...I was ready to sleep by 7:30, no joke! I ended up just dozing in my chair.

Other than work not too much going on. Because I was so tired last night, I didn't do jack with my website. But I'm happy to report that I've posted all my stories onto my site. I'm going to start working on the hosted stories tomorrow probably.

I'm going to fill out and turn in the form for the tuition reimbursement program at work. I believe that has to be done before I can register. Now I just need to go to the school's website and figure that out.

Well, I gotta get to bed as I open again tomorrow!

nerdygirl @ 2008-07-05T22:41:00

2008-07-06T03:52:46Z

Had an awesome Fourth yesterday! It felt like a Sunday though. I kept thinking I had to open in Yorkville the next day lol. But yeah we had a cookout and played on the Wii. I hadn't seen my nephew all week and he missed me too because when they came in he came over to the chair I was sitting in and leaned his head on my arm. AWWWWW! His version of a hug. But I got a better hug later. :)

Today I spent the afternoon working on my website. It's coming along. I have my group stories and novels to post then I'm done with mine. I'm hoping to get those done tomorrow. Or close to it.

Tomorrow I could be going to some Freedom Days stuff downtown. There's a Tot Trot early in the morning at the park and if my nephew is up, he might go. I'd like to go and see that. If he is I might have to hang out around town or even go the the church service with my parents. Then the baby pageant is after that and with my sister's permission, my mom might enter him.

After all that, then the afternoon will be mine!

I watched the dumbest movie tonight. "Witless Protection". It's a Larry the Cable Guy movie. The only reason why I watched it is some of it was filmed around here. I wanted to see those landmarks on film.

nerdygirl @ 2008-07-03T22:52:00

2008-07-04T04:01:51Z

Yay, it's Fourth of July Weekend! I don't work tomorrow, but I do work Saturday. The one night I can stay up as late as I want, doing whatever I want and my eyes aren't cooperating. I'm not focusing and I'm getting tired.

It just sucks because I've decided to reopen my domain and some old sites. I've been working all week on it and I was looking forward to tonight, when I could stay up late. But oh well. I'll be working on it more tomorrow.

Tomorrow it's a cookout at my parent's. I'll probably bring the Wii over so we can play. And my laptop....yeah! I bought my laptop back from my mom. She didn't do much with it so I bought it back. I love my iMac, but I could not figure out how to make web sites like I do on Windows. So my laptop is going to be my website computer.

Speaking of websites, I finally got set up so I can maintain work's website. I got to work on it for a lil bit this afternoon. It was awesome! I was nearly jumping out of my skin, I couldn't wait to get set up and see if it worked and to get in there and start update and stuff. I'm such a dork, but I love this stuff!

How Weird

2008-06-10T03:03:56Z

Ok so today I was having this fantasy. In it I kiss J, the IT guy I have a crush on at work, after work. LOL So color me shocked when around 4pm he's there at our branch. Ok so he wasn't there when I left, but still, kinda freaked me out in a good way. I doubt I would just grab him and kiss him, but if the opportunity was there...who knows?! LOL.

I watched "Into The Wild" tonight. Great movie! I was really into it. Ending was sad, but it was real. I can see why Ben Lyons (on E!) loves this movie so much.

nerdygirl @ 2008-06-08T19:24:00

2008-06-09T00:27:11Z

I don't remember the exact line but in the movie "The Jane Austen Book Club" there's a line...something about how Jane Austen get us going.

I'm watching "Becoming Jane". Note my mood.

LOL

nerdygirl @ 2008-06-07T20:59:00

2008-06-08T02:17:09Z

Ugh. I want to read, but I'm so tired tonight. It's because I got up too early this morning.

Instead of losing any weight this week, I gained 1.5 pounds back. I think it's a combination of the salty snacks and not doing the walking as much. The Wii is amazing fun, but I don't feel like I'm getting the same workout as the 30 minute walking DVD. So this week I'm cutting back on the snacks, I got more fruits...and I'm going to work the walking into this week more.

That's my plan!

Work is kinda stressful. I snapped at one of my coworkers, no fault of hers. But I felt bad just the same. I wanted to say sorry but I didn't get the chance. I don't know. She had gotten back from lunch and it was my turn to go. I was back in drive up so I had to wait for them to decide who was going to take over. I was hungry and irritated, so when she came back for me, I got snippy when she said the other girls weren't covering drive up because they work it on Saturdays. Uh and that includes a 45 minute lunch too?! I know our boss is trying to be fair with the drive up rotation, but it's tough on us full timers too. I had two full days in drive this week. These girls close most night so I understand that too. But what made it worse was that they gossiped during my lunch and I know this because one of the girls came back after lunches were over, with her drawer saying she was told to come back and take over for the afternoon. Now I don't mind being back there, some days I prefer it. But it just sucks that they're not included in the weekly rotation. It's been me and Beth covering Fridays every other week. It's like when are they going to be included in that rotation?

I felt bad because I was "that bitch" in my attitude. I hate being that way.

But anyway, I told her I didn't mind doing it and just to watch so if it got busy, someone would come help out.

I've decided to go back to school and take more web design/graphic design classes. I think there might be a new job for me within the company. Working in marketing as the web site maintainer and in house design for flyers and stuff. I need to get more information from marketing, make sure a job would be created and get approval for it and stuff. And I would get reimbursed for my classes since it's for work. I'm trying to keep that in mind when I get stressed out.

Writer's Block From LJ

2008-06-03T02:59:09Z

I saw this prompt on LiveJournal. Usually I don't do these but this one is good.

"What words do you find wise enough to live by?"

My answer..."Life is short."

I also like "No Regrets". I try to live my life and not regret choices or decisions I've made.

And in the immortal words of the Beatles..."All You Need Is Love".

Life Is Short. After being sick, I know this one is true. After I got better and got my life back on track, I just wanted to live and not look back. I like to think I've been good at it.

nerdygirl @ 2008-05-28T22:22:00

2008-05-29T03:25:15Z

Must put away the credit cards. Seriously! They're probably smoking by now. I ordered some shower gel from The Body Shop (order $30 and get free shipping!) and also ordered a couple things from Proactiv. Next paycheck is going on my credit cards!

For someone who is supposed to be SAVING money...I'm not doing a good job.

But I think I'm done. I will be good this summer.

nerdygirl @ 2008-05-26T19:38:00

2008-05-27T00:51:17Z

So nice to have a Monday off. We'll just all be off tomorrow haha. We had a family cookout yesterday, then went over to Jenny and Curt's to help clean out their garage. I kept Curt's old jean jacket and his mom's jean jacket too. It's vintage with hand embroderery that she used to wear to concerts back in the 60s and 70s. I'm so glad I saved it.

Today Jen, Mom, and I made a quick shopping trip to Bath and Body Works and Target. Didn't spend too much, but I got what I wanted.

I finally made another big purchase. I've been itching to get a new electronic gadget. Was thinking about Amazon's Kindle, but decided I like actual books too much. Well I ordered a Nintendo Wii. I'm getting a pretty good bundle deal from Gamestop. I've been looking at games and I hope the ones I'd like to try will make the Wii worth it. I really don't want to buy games, so when I get it, I think I'm going to sign up with Game Fly. It's like Netflix only with games. I like the fact that you can keep them as long as you want. If I rented from the video store I'd have to take them back in a week or less. I haven't told anyone yet. I'll probably have to tell Mom if I can't pre sign for it. She'll have to come over and wait for it if I'm at work. I so want to get the Wii Fit! I've been reading the reviews and I hope it'll help me get to my goal weight. I don't want to buy it or get on a waiting list until I have the Wii and have it paid for haha.

Just a Quick Quiz

2008-05-24T20:57:13Z

What color is your soul painted?

Red

Your soul is painted the color red, which embodies the characteristics of love, strength, physical energy, sex, passion, courage, protection, excitement, speed, leadership, power, danger, and respect. Red is the color of the element Fire, and is associated with blood, life and death, birth, volcanoes, and intense emotions.

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nerdygirl @ 2008-05-22T22:42:00

2008-05-23T03:52:41Z

I should be in bed right now. It's going to be a long day tomorrow and I have a feeling I'm getting a cold. I hate to admit it. But yes for the past two days my eye has been watery and my nose dripping. Yuck. I hate spring colds...they're the worst.

But exciting news! I finally had my website training today. I think I'm going to start taking classes again, maybe as early as this fall. Yes I am still going to Greece, but work would pay for the class. Tuition reimbursement and all that. And if I get into the graphic design thing, like for print, not just the web, I could probably do this full time! It's exciting to think that maybe next time this year I could be working full time on our website and designing the print flyers and stuff! I've put school off long enough. I'm actually itching to go back. But I have to wait and save. This fall though, Greece will be paid for. All I'll be saving for is stuff to buy (like clothes and whatnot) before I go and spending money. And work would pay me back my tuition after I completed the class and got a passing grade. I'm going to have to look more into it.

I always pictured working at a web design company, working on different sites. But this is still a dream. Working on ECU's site and being the in house designer. I hope this works out!

nerdygirl @ 2008-05-18T20:36:00

2008-05-19T01:43:00Z

Have never seen the Indiana Jones movies. All three were on Sci Fi this afternoon. Yeah watched them all. Liked them except for the Temple of Doom....didn't like that one so much. Kinda want to see the new one coming out now. Which I'm sure was the point of airing them all.

My eyes have been irritated all weekend. I'm sure it's because of this eye cream I used a few days ago. My eyes are fine, it's my eyelids that hurt. They feel dry and tight. I have woken up with my left eye puffy in the morning. My skin just feels on fire! I have a feel I'll be wearing my glasses all week, until this feels better. Cold packs help but I can't do that at work tomorrow. Guess I'm just going to have to grit my teeth and get through it as best I can. They felt better this afternoon, but then after my shower felt tight again. My skin is just so sensitive and irritated because of this cream. I've thrown the cream away.